Medium Black Tattoo on the Shoulder After 4 Sessions: Minimal Visible Change So Far (25% Fading)
A medium black tattoo on the shoulder after 4 sessions at Evolve Tattoo Removal. Minimal visible change so far (25% fading).
Session 1.
Where things stand
After 4 sessions over 1 years, the ink remains largely intact. Minimal visible change so far (25% fading).
Medium black tattoo on the shoulder, on Type III skin, approximately 1–5 yrs old at the start of treatment.
Why early sessions look like this
Visible fading typically appears 3 to 5 weeks after a treatment, not immediately after.
The laser
Astanza Trinity is a Q-switched nanosecond laser. For black ink, it uses 1064nm at 6 ns. Astanza lasers are entry-level systems, significantly underpowered compared to most other platforms.
What comes next
Most tattoos take 8 to 12 treatments over 1.5 to 3 years.